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Hopefully all the kids can make it this weekend, and hopefully Mr. Bell solidifies his commitment.

This could be a kid that we should keep an eye on for 2014. Father played at UND, so hopefully we have a good shot. http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/209957?referrer_id=331171

I've heard a lot of good things about Grande. I really don't know much about Moore or Opara, which is surprising being down in the metro. Maybe I need to go look at them a little more. And I'm by no means a very good talent evaluator . I could be completely wrong in my assessment.

Surprises me about Tusler, and the fact that you believe there is another NG commit out there. Unless Brandon Miller or Garrett Cary are planning on being on the offensive side. It's funny you mention that Alipate might be interested in St Thomas, as I'd heard the same thing about Redmond. Maybe Norberg or Reyes is the latest commit, as they have both visited in December? Also curious as to why Bobbit is no longer an option - I don't believe he's given a verbal unless you think UND has backed off or he has stated he's not interested in UND.

Very good, heart warming story. Thank you for sharing.

I left out Combs and Clark as they both list us as "Low" on scout, so they are not likely the way it looks. Both would be good gets, but I don't see it (although I'd love to be wrong). Forgot about Kubick - he would be nice as well.

I know that we had a wish list put together earlier, so I thought I'd do a little refresher. Here is a want (somewhat realistic in my mind) list that I have by position and need. QB - we only have one known offer out right now, and that's to Conor Rhoda. I haven't really seen enough of him to determine my thoughts, but the coaches must really like him and I'm a believer that we should try to have a QB in every class. Another option would be a PWO to someone like an Eric Bachmeier our of Kindred. RB - As much as I'd like a Kani Benoit, I think that we're going to get Bridge Tusler out of Osseo. I really like him as a player, and he has "winner" written all over him. I don't think you will have anyone work as hard as he will to succeed. Also a wild card would be Layne Johs. WR - even with Robertson on board, he will likely only have four years so he's not a redshirt candidate. I'd like to see Aeron Carr, and think we havea good shot at landing him, although I think he could also potentially play CB. I also believe that Frankie Felix out of AZ, who is listed as a RB, played mostly WR and could be a possiblity here. OL - Assuming Dan Bell signs, we should be full here. However, I doubt they'd kick someone like Chad Fahning to the curb (although he is unlikely as he's interested in the U and the Ivies). I wouldn't mind seeing Carson Hogan as a PWO come in as well, since you can't teach size. TE - A lot of good players with offers out there. I really like Noah Scarver, but to be honest I'd love to see him at DE. But if we can't land Scarver, I like Patrick Baldenegro out of AZ. He is friends with Frankie Felix I understand, so maybe we see them as a combo coming up to Grand Forks. DT - With two already verballed, I think we are done here. DE - My favorites are Lorenzo Melvin and Fred Beaugard, although it's hard not to like a lot of the others that we have offered. I'm really torn, but anyone on our offer list committing would be pretty good gets. LB - Need a lot of help here. I really like Alipate and Redmond. Not sure how many UND is planning on signing, but these two I think are at the top of my list. Also really like AJ Goggin. CB - With Ryan McKinley leaving UND off his favorites, and the offer list dwindling, I'm not sure who we pick up here. I just haven't seen much on any of these kids. This is where I wonder if Aeron Carr would help the most, or if Trev Hadachek would play CB for us. S - Love Thurman. Really hope he joins the squad. Also really like Connor Strahm and Jesse Bobbit. I don't think we could go wrong with any of the kids on our list. K/P - Seem to be good here. What does everyone else think? Anyone I'm missing or anyone that I may have an overinflated sense of worth?

Okay, let's focus back on UND recruiting again.

No - he got an offer from WMU and is considering opening up his recruitment again.

So we have a fairly big recruiting weekend it seems, and I've heard the weather up there may not be the best. Hopefully everyone is able to make it up there and have a good time. Hopefully we get a few chest bumps (specifically looking at Mr. Thurman ) by Sunday. Has anyone heard of others that are going to be on campus this weekend?

Does anyone have a rivals membership? Edgytim has an article on Jesse Bobbit, and I was wondering what it says. Looks like he is visiting SDSU this weekend, but I was wondering if the article mentioned any UND possibilities.

Don't any of you get tired of arguing about the same bulls&!t every day?

God I hope so. When he signed I thought he would make an immediate impact. I did like a few things I saw out of him last year, and with a year under his belt I'm hoping he's poised for a breakout year. Also agree with geaux_sioux that we need a lot of help at CB, and the guys there really need to bulk up. I wonder if Ivery will be able to make an impact out there this year? Also, as it relates to guys we had redshirting (other than the obvious choices already mentioned), I'm anxious to see what Conrad Schwartzkopf can bring to the table as a PWO, as well as Brandon Larson at the LB position. Lastly, I really think that Casey Young should try safety. I was impressed with him at times on special teams making tackles, and think he has the speed necessary. Why not? He may be buried on the depth chart at WR, unless he's really coming along and can leap over a few folks, but with the experience we have coming back and adding Robertson, maybe it's something he needs. Maybe even bulk up a little and play some LB?

First I've heard of it - really disappointed as I thought he was going to be special. Excited to see what Robertson can do.

Looks like a nice DE

I may try later.

Friend of mine just posted a picture on facebook from a bar in Frisco - a sign that said "Bison Pride - Sioux Suck S*%t". It is a little cut off by a Bison logo, so not totally sure it says S*%t, but the Sioux Suck is very clear. So it's there.

That's a pretty good question. They do have some offers out to QBs but I would think that they have to bring in a juco for depth. I think you need a QB every class personally but not sure if the coaching staff feels as strongly as I do about it.

If you folks choose to discuss this ndsu pissing contest please do so elsewhere. I would truly appreciate only UND recruiting information and discussion within this thread. I don't care who started the pissing match, let's just end it and get on with recruiting info as it comes.

Thought I'd revisit the Christmas list that geaux_sioux put together. Out of these, we know that Hein has gone to UNI. For a couple updates on some others, it appears Ryan McKinley has narrowed his top 3 to NDSU, Montana and NAU. I've also heard some things about a couple others, although things change. Mike Redmond sounds like he wants to stay closer to home, and I'm hearing either a walk on at Minny or playing at St. Thomas. I'm hoping that this isn't true and UND is a real possibility. Also, I believe Chad Fahning is waiting for a Gopher offer of some kind, and if he doesn't get it likely will go Ivy. Of the list above, I'd really like to see Thurman, Carr, Stockwell, Johs, Melvin and Neitzke. I'd also like to throw in Bridge Tusler, Fred Beaugard, AJ Goggin, Connor Strahm.

I would love for him to sign with UND, but he is about as soft of a verbal as you can get. I haven't heard any updates on him for a while (any help on this on Travis?), not sure if that's good or bad, and I guess anything could happen. I would say it's probably 50/50 whether or not he makes it to UND.

UND with an offer out to a Cali DB. http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6184851

Another chest bump for mannasau.

Correct

Offeree Nathan Tanguay committed to SU